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Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
Price:$8.78
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Future Horizons |
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Product Description
Every parent, teacher, social worker, therapist, and physician should have this succinct and informative book in his/her back pocket. Framed with both humor and compassion, the book defines the top ten characteristics that illuminate the minds and hearts of children with autism. Ellen’s personal experiences as a parent, an autism columnist, and a contributor to numerous parenting magazines coalesce to create a guide for all who come in contact with a child on the autism spectrum. Don’t buy just one of this book — buy one for everyone who interacts with your child! Give the gift of understanding. |
Customers Reviews
2009-01-07
"Ten Things" Proves Good "Things" Come in Small Packages
"Ten Things Every Child With Autism Wishes You Knew" is just the kind of information I was seeking so that I could understand my grandson who has to face the challenge of autism. The author, Ellen Notbohm, writes from first hand knowledge, as her son has this disorder. The questions I had about autism and more importantly, how I can help my grandson were answered with this book. Kudos to Ms. Notbohm for her very helpful book.
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2009-01-04
From the first word, I was hooked!
I loved the humor in this book, and the compassion. I bought the parentsdigest summary first and couldn't wait to get the book! I've never read a better book on the subject of Autism and other spectrum disorders. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a child, or even friend or loved one who has a child, with Autism, Aspergers, or PDD-NOS!
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2008-12-14
Awesome book!!!!!!!!
I LOVED this book and I dont even like to read! I couldnt put it down. I loved that it was written so that it comes from the child. What MY son might want ME to know. She did use some words that are hard to understand, but I thought it was a great book for anyone who wants to know what your kid might want to say. I just cant say enough about it... love, love, love it!!!
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2008-11-30
Excellent Book
This book is excellent. There were many things I read in the book that were sort of "ah hah" moments for me. This book hit very close to home on many aspects. Thanks for such a great book!
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2008-11-24
Greatest book on autism ever!!!
This is, hands down, the greatest book on autism ever. before the end of chapter one, I had a deep and profound understanding of why my nephew does some of the things he does. It's so uplifting and enlightening to hear it as if from the mouth of a child who suffers through this.
I particularly enjoy the way the author expresses the hardships of the condition in a positive manner and allows me to see more than the limitations it imposes. I believe that I, and my family, will benefit greatly from this book and it will definitely be a stocking stuffer for everyone in the immediate family. I wish it was required reading, not just for those dealing with children who have autism. I believe it could help everyone to learn a little empathy and truly see the world through someone else' eyes.
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What Everybody Should Know About Secondary Education Problems Public poll, held in 2005 showed that 85% Americans consider educational problem the most important and current one.
The inquiries disclosed that more educated people live in the capital of the country if take in account the whole population. Among the most “smart’ states is also Massachusetts and Colorado and the most illiterate people live in West Virginia and Arkansas. As a rule the income of the person directly depends on his education quality.
Major Problems in Public Education
Unfortunately the quality of secondary education still leaves much to be desired. Only in 20 of the 50 US states pupils are obliged to take special examinations to receive a degree. 20 years ago all Americans got high school degrees without such exams. Year–by-year the number of the states which implement final examinations is increasing. According to Center for Education Policy estimations many upperclassmen can not pass the examinations. About 70% can not pass their maths exam and about 40% - their English.
No other country but America spends such money (either state or personal) on education. Still according to the Organization for the Economic and Development report such expenses do not influence the quality of education itself for Americans pupils fall behind their foreign peers. Moreover for some indexes Americans loose in comparison with Europeans.
In 2000 The USA government spent more that $10.2 thousand on every petty. In other developing countries this sum does not exceed $6 thousands. The USA has become the second “generous” country to spend about 7% of GDP on public education financing. Since Bush became President the expenses on educational development and improvement has considerably grown. But they did not bring about any positive impact for pupils succeeding.
One of the greatest problems in American schools and educational establishments is the high violence level. Since 1996 there were at least 27 incidents connected with heaters usage in which about 46 students and teachers died. National Center for Education Statistics has shown that in 2001 teens of 12-18 have become victims of about 2 million crimes in USA schools. 62% of all the crimes comprise robberies. From July 1999 to June 2000 there were 24 murders and 8 suicide cases. Somehow 71% of all the American public schools faced any kinds of crimes.
The most efficient practice to fight against violence, alcohol and drugs addiction seems to be summary punishments. In each state special programs of troublesome teens reclamation exist. For example in Georgia in detention centers studies are held in small groups by specially trained teachers. These pupils are taught to study in strict discipline and under the poorest conditions, intensive physical trainings are also included. |
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